Jack Leroy Scott
July 15, 1963 ~ February 27, 2021
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Alexandria, VA
Jack Leroy Scott, 57, of Alexandria, VA, passed away February 27, 2021.
Jack was born July 15, 1963 in Asheville, NC, and was a 1981 graduate of Asheville High School. He was a graduate of N.C. State University with a degree in Architecture, and a graduate of the VA Polytech Institute with a Master’s of Architecture.
Surviving are his wife, Grace WhaRyun Kang; mother, Annie Jo Taylor Scott; daughter, Delia Scott; and sister, Yvette Smith (Marvin). He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Hubert Scott.
Funeral services for Mr. Scott will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Keith Hutchinson officiating. Masks are required, and attendance is limited to 50. Burial will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will gather at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MedStar Health, giving@medstarhealth.org.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: March 14, 2021 1:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: March 14, 2021 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: March 14, 2021 3:00 pm
Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
901 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28804
828-645-6915
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He was demanding. Passionate. Dedicated. Caring. Kind. At times showed little patience and no restraint. Even arrogant one would say. A good designer. He cared about his craft and profession. He was a damn good friend for 29 years. I loved the man. Jack Scott, continue to walk softly as you enter the gates of heaven. I am going to miss our evening chats about architecture, life and family. The ballgames together, both Orioles and Nats.
Rest well my good friend. And take in a few ballgames.
I can’t believe this. Jack was one of my dearest friends from his early teens. I loved his smile, his mind, his offbeat humor and his design brilliance. When he’d talk about a design he’d start to draw, mostly circle and ovals, and he’d talk in this really low-and-slow voice that would build as he got excited. Great designer, sure; we still live in his first “built” design. But Jack was so much more. He was a good man who loved his roots and loved his family so much. As Jack moved into adulthood I don’t think we ever had a conversation where he didn’t reference his Dad. And once he and Grace had Delia, well, was there any other subject? I am so sad. I’ll miss my friend Jack so much.
Hi Cathy. I just came across your note in Jack’s guestbook. I hope you are doing well. I miss the old gang and our good times. Even though I haven’t seen you in 40 years, please know I love you and miss seeing everyone from West Asheville.
I am broken hearted, it will be a long time before I can talk about or watch anything baseball without tearing up. He was one of our family. You are loved & will be missed by all of the Mills & Murphy’s⚾️
Jack was undoubtedly one of my very first role-models. I could sit and listen to him and dad discuss not just design, but any topic they came upon, for hours. If I ever had a question or a comment Jack never treated me like a kid. He listened respectfully to what I had to say. At some point he went from being dad’s friend to being my dear friend and a trusted advisor. He was fiercely loyal, and had an limitless capacity for love and compassion. I learned so much from him, and I will be eternally thankful for the time spent with him.
I love you, Jack.
-Nate
My husband Jim Jones was Jack’s RA leader at Calvary Baptist Church. A favorite picture is Jim with Jack and other teen boys on a camping trip. Great memories for building a lasting foundation .my prayers go out to your family.
I have just learned of this sad loss. Jack was a close friend from junior high through college, when we lost touch. I have only good, happy memories of times with Jack, a true friend. It is only now that I realize how special he was and how much I love and miss him.